U of T News

Poverty

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May 17, 2019 Dexter Voisin to become new dean of U of T’s Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work

Streetcar at Main and Gerrard

January 9, 2019 Stranded without transit? U of T researchers say one million urban Canadians suffer from 'transport poverty'

March 15, 2017 Poverty is a significant risk factor for premature death, U of T researcher finds

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November 22, 2016 U of T Libraries to forgive some overdue fines for canned goods donations

Geoffrey Wodtke sitting on a staircase

July 18, 2016 Second-generation social scientist traces effects of poverty; tackles myths about racists

April 4, 2016 Poverty, not delinquency, drives homelessness among world's youth, research finds

April 1, 2016 Poverty can both hinder and stimulate entrepreneurial creativity, says U of T prof

February 6, 2014 Millions of working Canadians struggle to afford food: U of T report